City is running out of options in effort to tie Panthers to Charlotte

[Proudiddy]

fug politicians. Good for nothing.

And it doesn't matter if the next owner develops a winning franchise if they aren't in the Carolinas for us fans to reap the benefits. I WILL NOT pull for the Panthers if they move. Point blank, period.

The next owner that buys the team could very well already have an exit plan before he buys, and in that case, he's not going to give our city/state the chance to build a new stadium or renovate the existing one.

Hope everyone enjoys not paying a measly tax to keep our team here. We sure will show them, just like we did the Hornets! Take that pro sports!

[CLEARHOT]

Because the Upstate doesn't reap any of the economic benefit of having the team.

PL I would say that Sparkle City does see a boost in tourism revenue from folks going to camp at Wofford..at least the Beacon does.

[SCP]

I would just like the state to allow the Charlotte metro area to deal with it on it's own, ie decide locally if the area wants to raise the taxes here. It's a local vs. state issue and the state is severely overstepping its bounds. If the populace votes down the proposed prepared food hike, that's one thing....but to not even allow it to be decided on the appropriate level is teh dumb.

That's one of my main gripes. The state and McCrory need to let local issues play out locally.

[CLEARHOT]

And during our SB run Pat professed to but a staunch Panther fan.

[Panthro]

Can I have my state tax dollars spent on WIC, SNAP, Bright Beginnings and More At Four since I don't use/ see any benefit from these programs i.e. if you can't feed 'em don't breed 'em.....sorry jack spend your own money.

[CLEARHOT]

So you fantasize about Cyndi Lauper...you have issues.

[Delhommey]

Because the Upstate doesn't reap any of the economic benefit of having the team.

I mean if you want to get technical, neither does Charlotte.

[SCP]

I mean if you want to get technical, neither does Charlotte.

No benefits, you're correct. Good lord.

[CatMan72]

I would just like the state to allow the Charlotte metro area to deal with it on it's own, ie decide locally if the area wants to raise the taxes here. It's a local vs. state issue and the state is severely overstepping its bounds. If the populace votes down the proposed prepared food hike, that's one thing....but to not even allow it to be decided on the appropriate level is teh dumb.

It's no coincidence that the state is also trying to steal control of the airport from Charlotte.

This is an airport that the city of Charlotte developed into being the 6th busiest airport IN THE WORLD and now the pinheads in Raleigh want control.

[CatMan72]

I mean if you want to get technical, neither does Charlotte.

Oh please.

[4Corners]

PL I would say that Sparkle City does see a boost in tourism revenue from folks going to camp at Wofford..at least the Beacon does.

Also, how many people who love in the upstate work downtown currently or at the stadium during the season?

[SCP]

There is that little issue of the State being broke.

Shocked by how many of you support Billionaire Welfare.

I support the process of making it difficult for a new owner to move the team. It's one thing I want to be a selfish prick about. We all have one trivial thing to bitch and moan about. I happen to love going to games and watching the Panthers. The people should help pay for my enjoyment.

[theDIRTYcode]

Wow, we are getting a brand new stadium with our public money for the same price you guys are getting "upgrades". And our public money is actually coming from you guys as well, so we appreciate that.

This does make me appreciate the Godfather more though, when he wanted to upgrade the dome he did it with his own money. The Falcons are also footing 800 million of the new stadium price, though I'm sure us fans are getting ready to take it raw with this PSL poo.

[Guest Irv]

You guys need to stop bumping this and scaring the lurkers into thinking the panthers may move in the future.